Whether the kitchen is good or not, you can tell by looking at the cabinets. Cabinets are the soul of the kitchen, and they are also the most expensive aspect of home decoration. When choosing cabinets, many people only consider the appearance of the cabinets and ignore the importance of the countertops.
In fact, the quality of the countertop material determines the overall durability of the cabinet to a large extent.
There are a variety of cabinet countertops on the market today, such as solid wood, stainless steel, marble, quartz stone, fireproof board, new material slate... There are so many types of cabinet countertops, how should you choose?
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Solid wood countertops
As for appearance, the most common ones nowadays are white oak panels + wood wax oil or water-based paint, with ecological boards underneath for thick support and buffering, which is suitable for people who pursue appearance and texture in their homes.
But the shortcomings are also obvious. The cost is high and stains are easy to penetrate. It must be sealed, antibacterial and waterproof, otherwise cracking and mold will occur in minutes.
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Fireproof board countertop
Fireproof board is actually particle board (artificial board), which is more affordable than solid wood. It can be made into any pattern you want, and its surface has better fireproof performance.
But it is not hot-resistant, so you always need to use a pot holder, wipe it immediately when it is dirty, do not scratch it with sharp objects, and clean it diligently. If you are a lazy cancer patient, you should use it with caution.
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Quartz countertops
Quartz stone is also a type of artificial stone. The difference is that it is made by breaking quartz stone and then bonding it with resin.
The quartz stone countertop itself is very hard, not afraid of scratches, and resistant to acid, alkali and oil stains; its only disadvantage is that the splicing cannot be seamless and there will be some marks.
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Marble countertops
Marble countertops have low cost, natural texture, high hardness, wear resistance, high temperature resistance, and not easy to deform.
However, the surface of marble has many pores, and dirt can easily seep in, so I want to use natural stone.When making kitchen countertops, in addition to sealing them every two years to seal the pores on the surface, they also need to be cleaned very diligently.
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Stainless steel countertop
Stainless steel countertops are known as the easiest countertops to clean. In addition to being fire-resistant, high-temperature resistant and easy to clean, they are also antibacterial. Moreover, stainless steel can be made into a seamless integrated design, which looks very uniform.
However, it has poor wear resistance and is particularly easy to scratch, and the steel plate of the stainless steel countertop will deform and bulge after being heated for a long time.
In addition, its color and form are very simple, the decorative effect is poor, and the texture is cold, giving it a sense of being a hotel kitchen. It is recommended that you choose carefully.
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Note: No matter which countertop you choose, you must make a water-retaining strip. If you have enough budget, it is recommended to choose an integrated or seamless water-retaining countertop.
The above introduces you to 5 common cabinet countertops. Although each has its own advantages and disadvantages, overall, quartz stone countertops are more worthy of recommendation.
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New material - rock slab
Let’s talk about its advantages.
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Face the ingredients directly, the structure is dense
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Wear-resistant and scratch-resistant
Even if you cut vegetables on the countertop, it will not leave any traces, will not fade or discolor, and will last forever.
High temperature resistance
Slate does not contain any organic materials and is made of inorganic materials fired at high pressure at 1200°C. Its fireproof and high-temperature resistance has passed the A1 level standard and can withstand various domestic fires. Boiling hot oil pans and kettles can be placed directly on the countertop.
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Anti-fouling, anti-bacterial and chemical resistant
The surface of slate is non-porous, so it will not absorb liquids, and common or stubborn stains are usually easy to remove from the surface.
In addition, slate is resistant to most chemicals and does not react with common acids, allowing it to remain smooth and clean.
The slate material combines the advantages of a variety of materials. It has a high appearance and is in line with the decoration style of modern families. It has high hardness and is easy to clean. It is the first choice for cabinet countertops!
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